Layla Magneffect ~ Not So Simple...

So I tried the Layla Magneffect magnetic polishes and here is the end result. I had a bit of trouble as the magnet wasn't strong enough to create the design on the sides of my nails. This annoyed me a bit. The magnet is flat and located on the top of the lid. 


I also have a Nails Inc magnetic polish, as well as an Icing's and some from Rite Aid. The magnet doesn't come off of the lid like it does in the Nails Inc. magnetics, and it also doesn't have the place to rest your cuticle on.

Tee hee here's a picture of my right hand!

I really like this colour, it's Blue Grey Flow. The darker parts are also somewhat sheer so you can layer this over other colours. I tried teal on a nail wheel and it was really pretty. 

I like the polish and application, but I prefer to use the flexible magnet from Rite Aid! That way I can get the design on my entire nail.

I did find that the effect weakened over time, having nothing to do with the addition of top coat. I did find that top coat smudged the design. Next time I'll wait longer until applying top coat. 

What I love about magnetic polishes is that they are a fun and relatively simple way to create nail art. AND they have this lovely three dimensional appearance that you can only appreciate if you see it in person. It looks like the design changes and shifts as you move your nails. 

The only downsides to this polish were the flat magnet and the steep price! Luckily I got this in a swap and cheaper brands are coming out with their own versions of magnetic polishes. Now I only wish I had the star design...

Do you have magnetics? Any tips or cool ideas??

China Glaze Upcoming Collections!!

Look!!! You better be getting excited!! China Glaze has some awesome collections coming out!! 

I heard about the magnetix collection and got this picture from LimitedAddictionNails's blog. I only own 1 magnetic polish by Layla and it comes with the stripe design on it's cap. It looks like these China Glaze ones have a variety of magnetic designs that come with each polish! According to LimitedAddictionNails, these will be coming out in the Netherlands March 2012. I'm really into the magnetic polish idea, seems like an awesome way to get quick and easy nail art!

EDIT: You can view samples of the magnet patterns HERE on China Glaze's Facebook page! Here is also a video showing how they work and the different magnet designs and colours! 

She also posted about a Glitter Crackle collection, but I don't think I'll be interested in these ones...

While on the note of upcoming collections, China Glaze will also be releasing a Prismatic Chroma Glitters Collection. I know most of you already know this, but this post will also serve as a reminder for me to look for them later =)  I got this picture and info from Delta Cephei's blog. These will also be coming out some time in the spring. They look gorgeous!!

I really hope I'll be able to find these in Canada! If not, hopefully someone will be kind enough to custom purchase them for me =)


Thoughts??
Any other collections I should be looking forward to??

EDIT =  CLICK HERE TO SEE MY SWATCH POST AND REVIEW FOR THE CHINA GLAZE PRISMATIC COLLECTION!!